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METS 2009
  September 2009
  METS 2009
  www.metstrade.com
 

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd will be once again exhibiting at METS 2009, Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, Nov 17-19 2008. We will be located in our usual prominent position in the British pavilion, Hall 3 Stand 419

Both Lisa and Paul will be available on the stand throughout duration of the show. Please Come and visit us at Stand 419, Hall 3, to discuss next year’s stocking plans or distribution opportunities.

   
  February 2009
 

Fendequip expands new premises

 

www.ibinews.com

 

UK Fendercover manufacturer Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd has expanded to new premises adjacent to their existing factory.

“Due to an increase in business with the signing of new distributors and dealers the additional space of the premises will be invaluable” says Paul Chown Joint MD “With this extra 50% of total available space we are confident that our levels of service and manufacturing will improve even further."

 
  January 2009
  German Distributor - AW Niemeyer
  www.awn.de
 

We are very pleased to announce a new distributor in Germany: AW Niemeyer. With over 13 branches nationwide AWN specializes supply to ship equipment to local shipyards and water sport markets since 1914.

 
 

January 2009

 

Croatian Distributor - Maritima Ltd.

 

www.nautical-equipment.com

 

UK fender cover manufacturer Fendercovers Worldwide has chosen Maritima in Croatia to represent its product line on the Croatian market.

Maritima will carry Fendequip's complete product line including Guardrail, Safety Rail and Rope covers alongside the usual fendercover range. The Croatian-based company will also provide technical support and advice for boatyards and builders and end users.

Maritima is situated in Rogoznica, between Marina Frapa and Marina Kremik and nearby Marina Agana.

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd was formed by Paul and Lisa Chown in 2004.

Matt Cooney, Director Say’s “We are very pleased to be working with Paul and Lisa and Fendequip, Fendequip fender sox are a top quality product and fantastic value."

 
  December 2008
 

METS 2008 Report

  www.metstrade.com
  Following a very successful exhibition, we would like to thank everyone who visited the stand and your continued interest in ‘Fendequip’ Fender covers. Lisa Chown Joint MD said “The show was really good for us this year; it has proved to be our most successful yet”.
 
 
 

November 2008

 

Fendercovers launches new website

  www.ybw.com
  The UK's Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd has unveiled a new updated website www.fendequip.com  that provides complete product information for trade and retail customers as well as the latest news and show information. It also features a search tool for dealers and distributors.

Based in the southwest of England, Fendercovers uses specially designed knitting machines and high-quality premium yarns to produce UV-resistant fabric that is individually tailored and hand-finished to suit each fender. Fendequip Fendercovers are available to fit all major brands of fenders including inflatables
 
METS 08
 
  NOVEMBER 2008
 

METS 2008

  www.metstrade.com
 

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd will be once again exhibiting at METS 2008. 

The show will be held at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, Nov 18-20 2008.

Both Lisa and Paul will be available on the stand throughout the show. Come and visit at Stand 419, Hall 3, the British Pavilion.

   
  September 2008
  Fendequip Sales Agent Stands Down
 

Neville Curtis, Sales Agent at Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd, is leaving the company on 12th September.

Joint MD Paul Chown said "I would like to take this opportunity to extend the companies sincere thanks to Neville. Neville joined us in January 2006 and has assisted us to expand our Fendequip brand into worldwide markets”.

All sales enquiries should now be directed at Paul or Lisa Chown

Princess
 
  AUGUST 2008
 

Appointment to Princess Motor Yacht Sales

  www.princess.co.uk
 

The World's Largest Distributor of Princess Yachts, Princess Motor Yacht Sales has appointed Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd to supply fendercovers complete with the embroidery of the Princess Crown.

Sunseeker  
  MARCH 2008
 

Appointment to Sunseeker Sales Group

  www.sunseekersalesgroup.com
 

Sunseeker Sales Group have appointed Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd as the primary supplier of Fendercovers.

We are pleased to announce that we have been appointed to supply Sunseeker with Fendercovers for all their new yachts and as an Aftersales accessory.  Each cover is embroidered with the Sunseeker Logo.

Superyacht  
  MARCH 2008
 

Fendercovers Worldwide becomes member of Superyacht UK

  www.superyachtuk.com
  Superyacht UK has been in existence for over three years and is now a flagship association within the British Marine Federation with over 150 members and a world-class representation of the superyacht sector
 
  FEBRUARY 2008
 

Made 2 Measure Fenders LLP

  www.m2mfenders.eu
 

Made 2 Measure Fenders offer a bespoke service supplying branded and personalised boat fenders and boat fender covers.

Henshaw
 
  JANUARY 2008
 

PARTNERSHIP WITH HENSHAW INFLATABLES – UK

  www.henshaw.co.uk
 

We have great pleasure in announcing a new partnership with the UK No. 1 Rib Collar and Fender Manufacturer, Henshaw Inflatables Ltd.  Chris Hornidge, MD says “we are delighted to be working with Fendequip. The fender covers are of exceptional quality and are available for our complete range.

Mets Report
 
  NOVEMBER 2007
  Mets Report
 

Following a very successful exhibition, we would like to thank everyone who visited the stand and your continued interest in all the ‘Fendequip’ Fender covers.

METS
 
  NOVEMBER 2007
  NOVEMBER 13-15, 2007 - RAI EXHIBITION CENTRE, AMSTERDAM
  Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd will be exhibiting at METS 2007. The show will be
held at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands –
Nov. 13-15, 2007. Come see us at stand 419, Hall 3 in the British Pavilion.
Fender Covers NZ
 
  NOVEMBER 2007
 

FENDEQUIP NZ LTD

  www.fendequip.co.nz
 

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd appoints a new distributor for New Zealand.  Fendequip NZ, a sister company of the long established Gulf Harbour Covers and Marine Interiors Ltd.  The company will distribute all Fendequip products throughout New Zealand.

Lewis Marine
 
  AUGUST 2007
  PARTNERSHIP WITH LEWIS MARINE SUPPLY– USA
  www.lewismarine.com
  Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd partners with Lewis Marine Supply, USA.
Lewis Marine Supply, a worldwide marine distributor offering quality boating
products. Their five locations throughout the USA provide fast delivery nationwide and export daily around the globe.
 
  JUNE 2007
  PARTNERSHIP WITH ALEX THOMSON RACING
  www.alexthomsonracing.com
  Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd is to join the list of suppliers to Alex Thomson Racing after supplying them with custom-made Fendercovers complete with their Hugo Boss sponsorship logo.
Avon
 
  MARCH 2007
  APPROVED SUPPLIER FOR AVON INFLATABLES
  Avon Inflatables Ltd has recently approved Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd to
manufacturer Fendercovers for the Avon Hypalon Super Yacht and the PVC
Leisure range of fenders. Each Fendercover has an embroidered AVON logo. The position and size of this logo is identical to the logo on the fenders. Fendercovers are available with or without this logo.
Majesty Yachts  
  FEB 2007
  SUPPLY GULF CRAFT INC, UAE – MAJESTY YACHTS
  After meeting with Gulf Craft Inc, at a Meet the Buyer event, at London Boat show in January 2007, Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd are supplying Gulf Craft Inc. with a range of Fendercovers, Guard and Safety Rail Covers and Rope Covers for their Majesty range of Yachts at this years Dubai Boat Show.
 
  January 2007
 

Fendequip Tested independently by Bureau Veritas

 

We recently commissioned Bureau Veritas to test our unique fabric for light fastness and are very please to confirm that all Fendequip fendercovers, guardrail, rope and safety rail cover have reached Colourfastness to Light BS EN ISO 105-B02:1999. Greater than Grade standard 7 Fendequip will last 8 times longer in direct sunlight compared to similar products. Click here for further details

METS 06  
  NOV 2006
  METS
  This year, Fendercovers Worldwide, attended METS with a bigger and better
stand, and in a new location. This proved to have been a very successful show, with the signing of two new international distributors at the show.
Marathon Leisure  
  OCTOBER 2006
  MARATHON LEISURE
 

www.marathonleisure.co.uk

 

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd is very pleased to announce the addition of Marathon Leisure Ltd, a major marine distributor for Marine equipment throughout the UK and Ireland to their portfolio of distributors.

Tim Millinder, Managing Director of Marathon Leisure Ltd says ‘These covers are an obvious expansion for our portfolio. We have been very successful with Anchor Marine fenders since taking them late in 2005, and we can now offer the complete package. We always look for manufacturing partners that can offer high quality products at good prices, and it is nice to see that Fender Covers Worldwide Ltd produce their product within the UK whilst maintaining a very competitive price.

Resealable Packaging
 
  AUGUST 2006
  LAUNCH OF NEW RE-SEALABLE PACKAGING
  The product is very nicely retail packaged which will enable stockists to hang the Fendercovers for prominent display; the bag incorporates a clip-close carrying handle this will allow the bags to reseal easily. On the reverse side there is a size chart for the whole Polyform series (F, A, G, HTM and NF series), Majoni, Anchor Marine, Dan Fender and Avon Inflatable Fenders.
   
  JUNE 2006
  APPOINTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL SALES AGENT
  Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd has appointed Neville Curtis as their International
Sales Agent. Neville comes with over 30 years experience within the marine trade, and Director, Paul Chown said “to have Neville on board with us is going to be a great asset and we all look forward to working together promoting the Fendequip brand.
 
  April 2006
  Members of British Marine Federation
 

www.britishmarine.co.uk

 

Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd becomes members of the British Marine Federation

 
  April 2006
  Members of the Marine Trade Association
 

In the same month as becoming BMF members, Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd also becomes members of The Marine Trade Association.

BBex 2006  
  FEB 2006
  Boating Business Exhibition - Bournemouth
  BBex – Fendercovers Worldwide were excited to be able to attend the first Boating Business Exhibition held at the Bournemouth International Centre, UK. Although the company predominately exports its Fendequip range of Fendercovers, it was also very important for them to promote itself and products within the UK market.
METS 2005  
  METS 2005
  1st EXHIBITION
 

1st EXHIBITION Fendercovers Worldwide were pleased to be able to attend their first exhibition at the worlds largest marine trade show at METS in Amsterdam.

Both Paul and Lisa were available on the stand for the duration of the show to
meet with new and existing customers. This was the first opportunity for the
company to show off its ‘Fendequip’ range of Fendercovers to the nternational
market. The three-day event proved to be an enormous success, so much so that the company booked double stand space for the following year.

Princess
 
  November 2005
  APPOINTMENT TO SUPER YACHT MANUFACTURER
  www.princessyachts.com
  Princess Yachts International plc have appointed Fendercovers Worldwide Ltd as the supplier of Fendercovers We are pleased to announce that in November 2005 that Fendercovers Worldwide have been appointed to supply Princess Yachts International plc with Fendercovers for all their new yachts and as an Aftersales accessory. Each cover is embroidered with the new Silver Princess Crown.